Background Patients in developing countries often prefer to self-medicate via community
pharmacies. Pharmacy staff are therefore in a strategic position to optimize the health of the …

Background Currently, no review has been completed regarding the information-gathering
process for the provision of medicines for self-medication in community pharmacies in …

More than 90% of pregnant women take prescription or non-prescription drugs at some time
during pregnancy. In general, unless absolutely necessary, drugs should not be used during …

Background Pretravel medication and vaccination recommendations and receipt were
compared between primary care providers (PCPs) without special training and clinical …

Background Health‐care professionals can help travelers by providing accurate pre‐travel
counseling for mosquito‐transmitted diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, and dengue …

Background The involvement of community pharmacists (CPs) in the provision of pretravel
health services is increasing due to the increase in international travelers, the increased risk …

Results The median score for the overall service was 10 (interquartile range 9–10). 98% of
respondents (n= 84) would use the pharmacy service again and 81.4% thought the …

Background Chemoprophylaxis against falciparum malaria is recommended for travellers
from non-endemic countries to malarious destinations, but debate continues on benefit …

In spite of the global threat of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases and concerns
about international terrorism, travel remains one of the largest 'businesses' in the world. Over …

Abstract Artemether–Lumefantrine (ALu) is widely used for uncomplicated malaria during
the second and third trimester of pregnancy. Because of the suspected teratogenic effects of …